davalf
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Has anyone ever made a full scale rocket of the AIM-9M or X? I was just looking at these missiles at work and thought they would be fun to build. I was wondering how the forward missile fins would effect it. Not just the weight but aerodynamicly.
Also, I am going to build a rocket for my level 1 at the begining of next year. I am going to use a design I built about 10 years ago. The rocket will be 4" in diameter for the first 30" and then 3" for the next 26" or so. With a total of 72" give or take. Back then I used centering rings to mount the 3" into the 4" and used an automotive funnel shaved down for the transition. With motor ejection this worked well having the nose cone come off for the recovery.
This time I plan on using a solid reducer from PML for the transition. This will have my parachute coming out of the bottom half of the rocket. Which will not be a problem for now. But some time in the future I would like to set this rocket up for dual deployment for higher altitude flights. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Dave
Also, I am going to build a rocket for my level 1 at the begining of next year. I am going to use a design I built about 10 years ago. The rocket will be 4" in diameter for the first 30" and then 3" for the next 26" or so. With a total of 72" give or take. Back then I used centering rings to mount the 3" into the 4" and used an automotive funnel shaved down for the transition. With motor ejection this worked well having the nose cone come off for the recovery.
This time I plan on using a solid reducer from PML for the transition. This will have my parachute coming out of the bottom half of the rocket. Which will not be a problem for now. But some time in the future I would like to set this rocket up for dual deployment for higher altitude flights. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Dave